I need a better fitting lid...what are the best fitting lids?
I can too so assume its normal. I have the SLP lid and it doesn't fit all that great. The front where the clamps are, its like one side is in front and one side fits inside of the bottom piece. In this pic its pretty well on the outside though.. I will have to get a pic. I feel like I have its sealed though, used a lot of extra door/window stripping stuff. The OEM lid fit a million times better, IMO. Here is a pic, but its kinda hard to see what I am talking about. Whats the best way to check for a good seal?
I might have to shop around for a stock lid now. Or, should I?
I think the MTI lid is supposed to fit the best. Well a stock "lid" is the blackwing, which aint cheap. If you get the SLP just use some weather stripping stuff and make sure it seals as best you can. Some peoples SLP lids might fit better than mine some worse maybe IDK. One guy told me the old ones were made better, but I got a new one so I can't say. I know its a bitch getting the MAFS on the lid itself. Lots of lube and maybe a light sanding. Oh yeah on my new SLP lid it had little plastic pieces all over it, so be ready to do some cutting or sanding. WS6store has $1 shipping on them so that was the cheapest I could find.
I went outside yesterday and messed with mine some more and got it to look a little better, its not hanging over the plastic base anymore, still not a "great" fit, but for $91 shipped I kinda expected that.
I've had my SLP since 2003 or 2004 and it fits perfectly- never rubbed the hood, sits perfectly over the base etc. My Blackwing lid fits the same. I can only assume that SLP had some inconsistent manufacturing issues over the years. As for that STUPID gasket required for the K&N... you would think that for the $ it would be direct fit, esp. considering the dubious hp claims and ONGOING filtering debate...
I just bought a new SLP lid after my MTI clear lid cracked. The MTI lid fit great for years. The SLP lid fits terrible. The front tabs don't seem to go in far enough and the 2 front metal clips keep popping off. I wish I still had my MTI lid.
